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Report – 18 year old Raul Rosas Jr. books UFC 287 fight against Christian Rodriguez on April 8.

Undefeated UFC bantamweight prospect, 18-year-old, Raul Rosas Jr. is set for his next Octagon walk following a successful bow in the promotion last year – booking an outing at UFC 287 on April 8. against Christian Rodriguez. At the time of publication, an official location or venue for the event has yet to be determined […]

Rosas Jr., who boasts an undefeated 7-0 professional record, made his Octagon debut last month at UFC 282 against promotional alum, Jay Perrin, securing a dominant opening round rear-naked choke win.

For Rodriguez, the two-fight UFC veteran will attempt to land his second victory under the organizational banner, having recently scored an anaconda choke win over Joshua Weems back in October of last year. Eurosport reporter, Marcel Dorff was first to report the news of Raul Rosas Jr.’s return against Christian Rodriguez on April 8.

“Raul Rosas Jr. takes on Christian Rodriguez at #UFC287 on April 8th,” Marcel Dorff tweeted.

Touted as one of the biggest and brightest prospects in the sport today, Rosas Jr. earned his contract with the promotion off the back of a successful outing on Dana White’s Contender Series back in August of last year against Mando Gutierrez, scoring a unanimous decision victory at the UFC Apex facility event.

Raul Rosas Jr. is touted as a renowned finishing talent

A slick Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist, Rosas Jr. holds five total career victories via submission, to go with another knockout victory.

Rosas Jr.’s expected Octagon return at UFC 287 in April marks a busy opening quarter for fighters from Mexico – with a trio of compatriots slated to compete for UFC gold in the opening quarter of 2023.

Next month, featherweight striker, Yair Rodriguez returns in an interim title fight against Josh Emmett at UFC 284 in Australia.

As part of an expected championship tripleheader at UFC 285 on March 4. – Sinaloa native, Irene Aldana is set to fight bantamweight champion, Amanda Nunes in an undisputed title fight, while fellow Lobo Gym mainstay, Alexa Grasso books her first championship outing in the UFC in the form of a flyweight title clash opposite the dominant, Valentina Shevchenko.

At the time of publication, an official headliner for UFC 287 has yet to be determined by the organization.

Sean O’Malley: Raul Rosas Jr’s Unattractiveness Is Beneficial

UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley believes he’s identified an advantage that promotional newcomer Raul Rosas Jr. has. Rosas Jr. has frequently claimed to be the next big thing in the bantamweight division, and given the start he’s had since arriving on the scene, it’s hard to argue against that. The Mexican-American prospect first gained attention…

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Raul Rosas Jr. Predicts Who Will Be UFC Bantamweight Champion When He Reaches The Title

Rising UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. has long expressed his title ambitions, and he expects to achieve them at the expense of another highly touted prospect down the line. Rosas Jr. broke on to the scene in 2022 as the youngest fighter to ever sign a contract with the mixed martial arts leader. And he […]

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Rising UFC bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. has long expressed his title ambitions, and he expects to achieve them at the expense of another highly touted prospect down the line.

Rosas Jr. broke on to the scene in 2022 as the youngest fighter to ever sign a contract with the mixed martial arts leader. And he followed success on Dana White’s Contender Series with an Octagon debut win that very same year, submitting Jay Perrin at UFC 282.

Although his sophomore outing didn’t quite go to plan courtesy of Christian Rodriguez’s own talents and planned rise toward contention, “El Niño Problema” has since returned to winning ways with a 54-second knockout of Terrence Mitchell last September and second-round submission of Ricky Turcios at the UFC Fight Night in Louisville last month.

All the while, the now-19-year-old bantamweight has vowed to make a quick ascent to the throne that will leave him as the promotion’s youngest-ever champion, surpassing Jon Jones in that regard.

Rosas Jr. no doubt has some major challenges ahead of him if he’s to achieve that goal, and judging by who he expects to be holding the gold at the time, that includes the final step…

Rosas Jr. Predicts Nurmagomedov Showdown For The Title

During an interview with MMA Crazy at UFC X during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, Rosas Jr. reiterated his lofty ambitions on MMA’s biggest stage, the next step toward which he hopes comes at the Sphere this fall.

When asked what he expects the state of the title picture to look like upon his arrival down the line, the Mexican-American prospect named Umar Nurmagomedov as the man he believes will have the crown in his possession.

“I see myself winning my next fight at the Sphere, and it’s just going to get me closer to the belt,” Rosas Jr. said. “Depending on how often I can fight and who I can fight, I think I can get it done pretty soon. … Probably (against) Umar Nurmagomedov. I think he’ll have the belt when I get there.”

Despite that prediction, however, he seemingly isn’t expecting the Dagestani to reach the throne soon. When asked about his upcoming showdown with Cory Sandhagen in Abu Dhabi next month, Rosas Jr. backed “The Sandman” to stall Nurmagomedov’s rise.

“He’s a beast, but Cory Sandhagen’s a beast too,” Rosas Jr. said. “I’m going to have to go with Cory Sandhagen.”

Nurmagomedov is currently unbeaten at 17-0 in his professional career, with five of this wins coming under the UFC banner. After most recently escaping a scare against newcomer Bekzat Almakhan, “The Young Eagle” has the chance to stake his claim for a first title shot.

To do so, the Russian standout must get past a former interim title challenger and top five contender in Sandhagen, whom he’ll share the Octagon with for a five-round UFC Fight Night headliner in Abu Dhabi on August 3.

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Marlon Vera Reacts To Raul Rosas Jr.’s Claim Of Superiority Over Aljamain Sterling

UFC bantamweight contender Marlon Vera has reacted after promotional newcomer Raul Rosas Jr. expressed confidence in his chances against reigning champion Aljamain Sterling. Having broken the record for the UFC’s youngest-ever signing with his contract-winning performance on Dana White’s Contender Series earlier this year, Rosas Jr. made history again this past weekend at UFC 282…

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Israel Adesanya heaps praise on UFC newcomer Raul Rosas Jr.: ‘He’s reminding me of Khamzat Chimaev’

Former undisputed UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has heaped praise on promotional newcomer and recent debutante, Raul Rosas Jr. – comparing the bantamweight prospect to undefeated welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev. Adesanya, the current #1 ranked middleweight contender, held the undisputed middleweight crown until UFC 281 back in November of this year, dropping his crown in […]

Adesanya, the current #1 ranked middleweight contender, held the undisputed middleweight crown until UFC 281 back in November of this year, dropping his crown in a shocking fifth round standing TKO loss against arch-rival, Alex Pereira.

For Rosas Jr. – the 18-year-old improved to 7-0 as a professional in a featured preliminary card matchup against Jay Perrin, scoring a one-sided first round rear-naked choke win.

Rosas Jr. had earned his multi-fight deal with the organization off back of a unanimous decision win over Mando Gutierrez on Dana White’s Contender Series back in September.

Israel Adesanya showers Raul Rosas Jr. with praise following his UFC 282 win

Touting the ability of the youngster, former champion, Israel Adesanya, admitted submission ace, Rosas Jr. was reminding him of the unbeaten welterweight berserker, Chimaev.

“He’s (Raul Rosas Jr.) like a mini Khamzat (Chimaev),” Israel Adesanya said during his reaction to UFC 282 last weekend. “The way he’s fighting at the moment, he’s reminding me of Khamzat. Wow. What a fight – yeah, he’s in the money. Give him the money.” (Transcribed by SportsKeeda)

Certainly not short on confidence, Mexico City-born newcomer, Rosas Jr. insisted that he would land a finish over current bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling in his next fight if the duo were to share the Octagon in an unlikely matchup.

“Like, I said, I’m not saying stuff just to say it,” Raul Rosas Jr. said. “Like everything I say is true, and like, people don’t believe in me. But I believe in myself. And I’m just out there and proving it. Like, that’s probably not going to happen [a fight with Aljamain Sterling next], because people don’t know if I could actually really do that [beat him]. I know I can, so I’m just staying active, I’m gonna keep finishing everybody in an impressive way. And show everybody I’m ready to go for that title.”

Poking fun at Rosas Jr.’s claims on his official Twitter account, Sterling engaged in some tongue-in-cheek self-deprecation in response to the Mexican up-and-comer.

“They should make that fight next,” Aljamain Sterling tweeted. “I really think that Rosas will f*ck him up! I heard Cejudo’s out and Rosas is in.”

They should make that fight next. I really think that Rosas will fu*k him up! I heard Cejudos out and Rosas is in. https://t.co/rSbA6EIzUu

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2022

Aljamain Sterling Responds To Challenge From 18-Year-Old Raul Rosas Jr.

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling is taking aim at the new kid on the block, Raul Rosas Jr. Aljamain Sterling seems to be taking shots from the entire division lately. Since winning the belt back in 2021, Sterling became the center of critici…

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